Associate, Client Services - Japanese Speaker *London Based*

Third Bridge Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension contributions

25+ vacation days

Personal development allowance

Job summary

Third Bridge is a leading global research firm seeking energetic graduates for Client Services Associate roles in the UK. You will engage industry experts over the phone to deliver insights that drive client decisions.

Expect a fast-paced, competitive environment with clear progression into management in as little as two years. Successful candidates are confident communicators, curious problem-solvers, and ambitious self-starters with internships or work experience showing grit and leadership.

Qualifications

• Business fluency in Japanese (written and oral, C1+).
• Intellectually strong, ambitious, with leadership or extracurricular experience and grit.

Responsibilities

• Own projects end-to-end and schedule high‑calibre expert calls.
• Cold call and engage experts across industries, overcoming objections.
• Work at speed, managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
• Learn quickly and gain knowledge of markets, business models, and regulations.
• Cross‑sell Third Bridge services including content library, surveys, advisory, and 1‑1 calls.

Skills

Japanese fluency (C1+)

Ambition

Leadership experience

Excellent communication

Job description

Third Bridge is a leading global research firm established in 2007, with a team of over 1,500 employees worldwide dedicated to fueling decisions with expert insights. We accelerate and enhance decision-making for investors and business leaders by unearthing unique expert insights across multiple sectors, geographies, and topics.

For nearly 20 years, we’ve helped clients access knowledge on demand from experts, in-person and through our Library covering over 65,000 companies.

Start Dates: July, September & October 2026

Want to accelerate your career in a high-energy, commercial role? If you’re competitive, a confident communicator, both on the phone and in person, and hungry to grow fast, our Associate role at Third Bridge could be your next big move.

Job Description

Why Join Us?

We’re offering more than a role - we’re offering a career launchpad. As a Client Services Associate, you’ll develop the commercial awareness and business acumen that open doors to long‑term careers in sales, account management, leadership, research and so much more. We promote from within, and our top performers move into management in as little as two years.

You’ll Thrive If You

• Have the confidence to pick up the phone and start conversations with anyone
• Are naturally curious, quick to learn and love to solve complex problems
• Build rapport fast and think on your feet
• Are resilient and motivated to exceed goals

What You’ll Do

You’ll be at the heart of our business - finding, calling, and engaging industry experts to deliver the insights our clients need, often under extremely tight deadlines. Expect to spend much of your day on the phone, persuading specialists to share their expertise and securing their time for client calls.

Day To Day, You’ll

• Own projects end-to-end, truly understanding the specific client needs and scheduling high‑calibre expert calls.
• Cold call and engage experts across industries, overcoming objections and winning buy‑in
• Work at speed, managing multiple projects and clients at once
• Learn fast, gaining broad knowledge of markets, business models, and regulations
• Cross‑Sell the full range of Third Bridge services including content library, surveys, advisory, as well as 1‑1 calls.

What You’ll Gain

• Commercial edge: Sales, negotiation, relationship‑building skills and the opportunity to develop leadership skills very early in your career
• Client exposure: Work with leading private equity firms, hedge funds, and consultancies
• Clear progression: Every manager started in the Associate role; promotion possible within 2 years
• Annual Personal Development Allowance to invest in your growth

Would you like to learn more about our Associate position? Take our free virtual job simulation and learn what it is like to work in this role.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Business fluency in Japanese (written and oral - Level C1 and above).

You’re intellectually strong, you’re ambitious, have leadership or extracurricular experience, and have shown grit through internships, work experience, or other achievements.

Additional Information

Salary And Benefits

• Total first‑year salary is expected to be £51,000–£68,000 (based on average‑high performance). This is in line with a £40,000 base salary plus an uncapped performance bonus accessible after your first month.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, pension contributions, and more.
• Appreciate good work‑life balance with 25+ vacation days, flex days, and work from anywhere for one month per year
• Be part of our engaging culture with social events, professional development, and a dynamic, supportive team.

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We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway, and we will be happy to consider your application.